“Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership.”-Newsweek“

A breast-pocket favorite of many commanders and U.S. Marines.”-Christian Science Monitor

“The Art of War soon could join Machiavelli’s The Prince as required reading in the executive suite.”-USA Today

The Art of War, compiled by Sun Tzu in the 6th century B.C., is the world’s oldest surviving military treatise. Long revered as the definitive guide to strategy and tactics on the battlefield, its timeless wisdom is now being applied in the boardroom, on the playing field, and everywhere challenges must be faced. Required reading for U.S. Marine commandants, The Art of War has inspired generals from Douglas MacArthur to Norman Schwazkopf. But it has also been used by top executives, sports coaches, political strategists, lawyers, salesmen, pick-up artists, and Survivor contestants. Whatever your arena of battle, The Art of War will help you overcome overcome every obstacle along the path to success.